Palm Springs in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
"Above and Beyond"
Medal of Honor Recipients
Photographed By Adam Margolis, September 11, 2022
1. "Above and Beyond" Marker
These stars are dedicated to five citizens of this community who were presented with the Medal of Honor by the President of the United States.
Together, their fields of battle included World War II, Korea, Vietnam and service on the high seas.
They performed with valor and heroism, above and beyond the "call of duty", and in the highest tradition of the military.
Memorialized on November 10, 1999 by the Palm Springs Chapter of the retired Officers Association.
Erected 1999 by Palm Springs Chapter of the Retired Officers Association.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list.
Location. 33° 49.322′ N, 116° 32.822′ W. Marker is in Palm Springs, California, in Riverside County. Memorial can be reached from South Palm Canyon Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Palm Springs CA 92262, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oasis Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Plaza Theatre (about 300 feet away); Welwood Murray Memorial Library (about 400 feet away); The Oasis Hotel Dining Hall
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Photographed By Adam Margolis, September 11, 2022
2. "above and beyond" Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
